Lines on her face
Deeper than before
Fifteen years passed
Since they locked the door
This threat of a woman
Held captive in her home
They cloaked her fiery spirit
Took away her right to roam
Generations of struggles
Human rights atrocities
Myanmar torn apart
Cries for democracy
Aung San Suu Kyi
A symbol of peace
Without a bomb or a gun
Her voice echoed upon release
Freedom to live, the right to be
For too many, blood seeds to sow
For the privileged others, a prize
Never knowing what they owe
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This is for One Shot Wednesday.
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Excellent, pointed, political work – not too long, not too short, and not too preachy (as religious and political works usually are in writer’s groups like this).
There is a wonderful older movie about the political situation in Myanmar, and Aung San Suu Kyi called “Beyond Rangoon.” It is a joy to know she has been released!
So wonderful she is free again. Thanks for commemorating the event~
What a wonderful tribute. Well said Belinda. So proud to associate with someone who acknowledged this triumph.
Wonderful tribute Belinda, your poetry once again is succinct yet filled with emotion.
A wonderful tribute, Belinda . Your poetry meaningful and thoughtful as always!
Lovely tribute…your writing glows in this.
The words flow effortlessly, the rhymes natural and inherent to the text and the emotions expressed succinct yet passionate, subtle but heartfelt. Thanks, Gay @beachanny
Excellent sentiment beautifully expressed – thank you.
Bravo!!!!!!
Well said. It’s good she’s been released.
Belinda you’re amazing! Thank you.
There is nothing oppressors find more threatening than free thought.
Super One Shot, Belinda!
This is a nice tribute Belinda. It is wonderful that she is now free – using her voice as she has continuously done.
nicely done…political yet with maybe a hint of hope…
what a beautiful tribute for a brave and strong woman!
A great tribute.. to a great personality… Thanks.
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LOVE this and I love that she is finally free!
a worthy tribute..well said…pete
She is indeed an inspiration. And so is your tribute to her.
Kudos – to the both of you.
Belinda — A beautifully written simple reminder to all of us of the people who show us what courage really.
Thank you for sharing this and I am very pleased the “the lady” is free:~)
Belinda,
Good news and very fitting poem to celebrate the event!